Hand of Hope - A Charitable Project Harnesses the Power of Communal Song to Raise Funds to Combat COVID-19
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
The three verses of Hand of Hope are set to Gustav Holst's stirring melody'Thaxted' and acknowledge the unexpected challenge that the coronavirus issued.
Key Points:
- The three verses of Hand of Hope are set to Gustav Holst's stirring melody'Thaxted' and acknowledge the unexpected challenge that the coronavirus issued.
- This reflective interlude is sung a capellain a section composed by Nigel Short, the founder and artistic director of world-renowned choir Tenebrae.
- Tenebraeand Vuvu Mpofu will re-record the anthem professionally when government guidelines allow, after which, Hand of Hope will be released as a track for download.
- Hand of Hopeaims to unite communities in a harmonious mark of respect and to serve as a reminder for generations to come.